Added 8 October 2026
wiper
/ˈwaɪpɚ/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wiper at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A worker who wipes.
- Contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet.
- A mechanical device that cleans the windshield.
Origin
From white (bass) and striper.
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